Interim High School Chemistry Teacher

Interim High School Chemistry Teacher

Paideia School High School - Atlanta, Georgia. Open in Google Maps.

This job is also posted in The Paideia School.

Job : 5729239

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 2, 2026

Employment Type: Full time, Interim/Paternity leave position

Start Date: September 2, 2026 - November 20, 2026 - This start date allows for overlap between teachers before the current teacher goes on leave.

Job Summary:

Paideia is an independent, progressive pre‑K through 12 college‑preparatory school in the Emory University area of Atlanta. The High School enrolls approximately 465 students. The curriculum consists of extensive offerings in English, social sciences, mathematics, foreign languages, natural and physical sciences, art, and music. Class size averages 15 students.

Full‑time High School teachers teach four classes. The science department offers a full range of courses including Biology I in 9th grade, Chemistry I in 10th grade and a variety of courses for 11th and 12th graders including Humans and the Environment, Forensics, Anatomy and Physiology, Marine Science, Neuropsychology, AP Physics 1, 2, C, AP Chemistry, AP Biology.

This position would include teaching 4 sections of 10th grade Chemistry. Faculty members are required to attend weekly faculty meetings, support student programming days and events, and a list of things that can come up in the day in the life of a teacher.

Important personal qualities include a love of learning, interest in and demonstrated ability to teach and support adolescents, an engaging teaching style, flexibility, organizational skill, energy, collegiality, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues especially in teaching the 10th‑grade Chemistry I course.

We are looking for someone who has a chemistry and/or physical science background, practice with a variety of instruction methods, and a minimum of 3-5 years of teaching experience. While a college degree in a related field is required, a master’s is preferred.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. A benefits package is offered for benefits‑eligible positions. The Paideia School is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references via our online application. For more information about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, our focus on both social and emotional learning with rigorous academic offerings and opportunities for extra curricular learning, please visit our website deiaschool.org.

• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

We have omitted direct contact details in this posting. For further inquiries, please refer to our online application portal.

To find the location, refer to our school address on the website.